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Online Pastel Classes FAQ

I am excited to announce my entry into the ‘virtual learning’ world with my new

PASTEL E-CLASSES. These online classes will allow you to attend my classes and workshops in the comfort and convenience of your own home.

The Benefit of Online Instruction

Everything is online! Classes are conducted on a private blog available only to registered students. I will post lessons, demos, assignments, resource materials and respond to questions and comments through the blog.

Handouts will be available as easy PDF downloads or by email.

Individual feedback on your assignments is included through the use of email and digital photos of your work.

In my real life studio classes I have a focus or theme to each class. I like to combine a lecture or ‘art talk’ with plenty of visuals to illustrate the key concepts. I usually do at least one demo painting. Students then do some warm-up painting exercises before working on the main assignment. I provide one on one guidance at the easel while the students paint. I always have hand-outs to go along with the topic. We usually conclude class with a question & answer/feedback session.

The E-classes will follow the same format as my studio classes but will be adapted to follow online. You will have access to:

Transcripts of the lecture (I am working on adding podcast capability)

Photos of visuals I present.

Handouts available by email or PDF downloads so you can easily print them and keep in a notebook.

Demonstration painting will be in the form of step by step photos and slideshows with my explanation of each step.

Warm up painting exercises and main assignment explained in detail.

Q &A and feedback on your assignments through emailed photos.

Comments and conversation with other students through the comment feature on the class blog.

Bonus links to resources that support the class topic

How does the E-Class work?

Decide which class or workshop you are interested in. The class options are shown in tabs at the top of this site. Choose the class you want and you will be directed to a page with more information about the class and a Paypal button.

Pay for the class through the Paypal button and you are enrolled. I will then email you the instructions for accessing the class blog.

What classes are available as an E-class?

I am planning to offer three types of classes that will offer something for everyone no matter what your level of painting/pastel experience. These options will be available over the next couple of months beginning with Pastel Master Class.

Pastel Master Class Fee: $25 per class

This is a monthly class suitable for those with some experience with pastels. We

won’t be covering the basics in this class but rather have a theme or focus to each session which will challenge, inspire and motivate you. It is the perfect jumpstart to the month. Each class is a self-contained unit so you can choose the topics that interest you. Topics for Winter/Spring 2010 will include:

Painting from memory...improving your observational skills..still life in pastel

High-Key painting in pastel

Low-Key painting in pastel

Winning Compositions

In the Style of the Pennsylvania Impressionists

Each e-class includes lecture notes, demo photos and explanations, handouts, exercises and main assignment with individual feedback.

*The first Master Class will be available March 1, 2010. Click on the Master Class tab at the top of the page for more information and to enroll*

Six Week Sessions ...Back to Basics with Pastel and The Landscape in Pastel

For those who prefer the routine of a weekly class, these 6 week sessions are a good option. These classes are suitable for students with any level of painting/pastel experience. Each class lesson will be posted on Sunday and you will have a week to study and work on the assignments. Each week you can email a photo of your assignment for in depth feedback.

The fee for the six week session is $145

Back to Basics will cover the basic principles of painting such as value, color, composition & design as well as introduce pastel techniques.

***This 6 week session will be starting mid March*****

The Landscape in Pastel will cover the basics of landscape painting such as composition, aerial perspective, ways to paint trees and other landscape elements as well as covering various pastel techniques.

*Click on the tab at the top of the page for more information or to enroll*

Mini-Workshops Online

One of my favorite teaching formats is the mini-workshop. I design each mini-workshop as a self contained unit focusing on a painting topic. In my studio, each mini-workshop meets for 4 hours. We have lectures, demos, exercises, and painting time with individual help at the easel. It is a good way to learn the tips and techniques that I like to use to paint various subjects.

The fee for each mini workshop is $45

I am planning to launch the following mini-workshops starting this Spring:

Wildflowers

Painting clouds and skies

Painting the seasons

Marshes

Beaches and seashells

*Click on the tab at the top of the page for more information or to enroll*

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Testimonials

It has been three days since the wonderful workshop. I have not stopped thinking about all the information you shared . One of my favorite things about the workshop was the clear and simple way you explained your process and the concepts. I also appreciated the way you let me find my way. I was so frustrated standing out there in the sun. Nothing was really happening for me, at least not until the last day when I found that reflection in the window.

In the past 3 days, I have painted with more joy and more thinking than I ever have. I am becoming a conscious painter! I am awake in thought and in process. The results are so much better. I took my “notes”, my thumbnail and my new knowledge and decided to paint the reflection in the window again. The result was so satisfying"

"Thanks so much for a wonderful experience. I learned a GREAT deal by watching your demo and hearing you speak about basics. The folder of information was so helpful. You're a great teacher!" sr

"I just wanted to drop you a note and thank you again for the wonderful experience at your workshops this past weekend. First of all it was wonderful meeting you and seeing your beautiful work first hand. The workshops were so worthwhile and opened my eyes to how limited I have been. My world has now been expanded in many ways, including techniques/styles and papers and pastels." jp